(2) This section does not authorize the use of only hand signals to signal a turn, change of lane, stop or deceleration when the use of signal lights is required under ORS 811.405 (Failure to signal with lights).

(3) The offense described in this section, failure to use appropriate signal for a turn, lane change or stop or for an exit from a roundabout, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §634; 1995 c.383 §66; 2001 c.464 §6]

Notes of Decisions

Where legislature did not qualify term lane, it is apparent legislature intended term to include all lanes of highway including those used for parking. State v. Thomas, 104 Or App 126, 799 P2d 208 (1990)

Where right turn was only available lawful op­tion, driver was not re­quired to signal. State v. Padilla, 119 Or App 27, 850 P2d 372 (1993), Sup Ct review denied

Require­ment that signal be given applies to any change in direc­tion of travel from one street to an­oth­er at intersec­tion, whether or not direc­tional change is only available op­tion. State v. Bea, 318 Or 220, 864 P2d 854 (1993)

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See also annota­tions under ORS chapter 483 in permanent edi­tion.

Notes of Decisions

Under Former Similar Statute

A party in viola­tion of a motor vehicle statute is neg­li­gent as a matter of law unless he introduces evidence from which the trier of fact could find that he was acting as a reasonably prudent per­son under the circumstances. Barnum v. Williams, 264 Or 71, 504 P2d 122 (1972)

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